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Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken

A simple honey mustard marinade yields juicy, flavorful grilled chicken perfect for weeknights.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, soy sauce, and minced garlic until smooth.
  • Place the chicken breasts in a zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring each piece is well coated.
  • Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to marinate.
  • Preheat your grill (or heat a cast-iron grill pan) to medium-high heat. If using a charcoal grill, use a charcoal starter as needed.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the excess marinade. Pound breasts to an even thickness if desired for even cooking.
  • Grill the chicken 6 to 8 minutes per side (about 12 to 15 minutes total) until no longer pink and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C).
  • Transfer the chicken to a plate and let rest a few minutes before serving.

Equipment

  • Meat pounder
  • Grill (charcoal or gas) or cast-iron grill pan
  • Grilling Tongs
  • Meat Thermometer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • zip-top bag or shallow dish

Notes

  • This marinade works with breasts, thighs, tenders, wings, or drumsticks.
  • Use boneless or bone-in chicken but adjust cooking time for bone-in pieces.
  • If you don't have a grill, pan-sear 3–4 minutes per side then finish in a 400°F oven for about 10 minutes.
  • Pound chicken to even thickness for more even cooking.
  • When using charcoal, use a chimney starter to avoid lighter fluid taste.